General Music

MU 101 [FA] The Art of Listening (3)
Exploration of the fundamental elements, various forms and styles of music. Includes listening to and thinking about music in various cultural and historical contexts and the live concert experience. Does not apply to major in music.

MU 107 [FA,C] Music in Worldwide Perspective (3)
Introduction to ethnomusicology and survey of indigenous music of the various regions of the world. Does not apply to major in music.

Musicianship and Music Literature

MU 111-112-113 [111 only: FA] Musicianship (3+3+3)
The fundamentals of musical organization, ear training and performance skills through the study of music literature, melodic and harmonic structures and grammar, basic piano skills, singing and aural perception skills, composition, basic conducting, analysis and survey of music literature. Lab sessions weekly.

MU 211-212-213 Musicianship (3+3+3)
A continuation of musicianship studies with emphasis upon more sophisticated structures. Includes form and analysis, counterpoint, contemporary practices and arranging. Lab sessions weekly.

ME 260 Conducting I (2)
Introduction to the fundamentals of conducting.

MU 261 Improvisation (2)
Introduction to skills and materials necessary for improvisation in jazz and contemporary styles. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

MU 310 [Fa] Music in Context (3)
In-depth study of music in the context of cultural history. Includes live concert experience as well as extensive individual study on critical listening. Prerequisite: Completion of MU101 or permission of instructor.

MU 311 [FA,C] World Music (3)
Advanced study in ethnomusicology, its origins, development, theories, methodologies, concepts, problems and questions.

MU 312 [FA] Music Styles and Literature I (3)
Music literature and styles and their place in Western culture, 800 to birth of J.S. Bach (1685).

MU 313 [FA] Music Styles and Literature II (3)
Music literature and styles and their place in Western culture, 1685-1850.

MU 314 [FA] Music Styles and Literature III (3)
Music literature and styles and their place in Western culture, 1850 to the present.

MU 315 [FA] Music in American History (3)
Indigenous American music traditions and their role in American life.

MU 316 [fa,c] African-American Music (3)
A study of the history of black music in the Americas with emphasis on critical examination of African influence, and various musical styles, performance practices, aesthetic considerations and the cultural and social content out of which the music derives.

MU 317 [FA,C] The Music of East Asia (3)
The traditional musics of China, Japan and Korea, with an emphasis on Japanese traditional music.

ME 360 Conducting II (2)
Advanced aspects of conducting techniques for choral, orchestral or wind ensembles. Different sections of Conducting II may be repeated.

ME 361 Conducting III (2)
Literature and techniques of conducting for choral, orchestral or wind ensembles. Different sections of Conducting III may be repeated.

MU 401 Seminar: Topics in Music (3)
Intensive investigation and examination of one particular music problem, genre, composer or period. May also include multi-cultural or interdisciplinary aspects as they affect the topic studies. The subject as well as the faculty will vary from year to year. Students may then repeat the course if the topic has changed. Prerequisite: two years of musicianship and at least two 300-level music history courses, or permission of instructor.

MU 405 [FA] Seminar in Church Music (3)
Principles underlying worship, the liturgical year, the great liturgies, styles of worship, instruments in the service, the professional church musician, church music methods and administration. (Offered in alternate years.)

ME 410 Junior/Senior Capstone (1)
A two-term sequence, with grade of IP for successful completion of the initial term. Initial term consists of a discussion-based class with topics comprising the various angles from which music can be viewed. Under the direction of the class teacher and a member of the music faculty the student will research and write a summary document which represents their reading and critical reection, to be submitted and defended in the ensuing term.

MU 412 Seminar in Jazz Arranging and Composition (1+)
Advanced study in the harmonic vocabulary of the jazz idiom; arranging techniques for large and small jazz ensembles. May be repeated, 2 credits maximum.

Applied Music

ME 271 Brass Methods I (1)
Fundamentals of playing trumpet and horn; pedagogy and methods. Lab session weekly.

ME 272 Brass Methods II (1)
Fundamentals of playing trombone, euphonium and tuba; pedagogy and methods. Lab session weekly.

ME 273 Woodwind Methods I (1)
Fundamentals of playing ute and single reed instruments; pedagogy and methods. Lab session weekly.

ME 274 Woodwind Methods II (1)
Fundamentals of playing double reed instruments; pedagogy and methods. Lab session weekly.

ME 275 String Methods (1)
Fundamentals of playing stringed instruments; pedagogy and methods. Lab session weekly.

ME 276 Percussion Methods (1)
Fundamentals of playing percussion instruments; pedagogy and methods. Lab session weekly.

APPLIED LESSONS (ME)
One credit is given for each half-hour weekly lesson, two credits for two half-hour weekly lessons. Four levels of instruction are offered: 151, 152, 153 first-year major level; 251, 252, 253 second year major level; 351, 352, 353 third- year major level; and 451, 452, 453 fourth-year major level. All private lessons carry the [F] suffix. Instruction is given in the following: Bassoon Cello Chamber Music Clarinet Double Bass Electric Bass Euphonium Flute Guitar Harpsichord Horn Improvisation Oboe Organ Percussion Piano Saxophone Set Drums Hand Drumming Trombone Trumpet Tuba Viola Violin Voice Class Piano Class Voice.

ME 390 Junior Recital (1)
Preparation and performance of a program of music as specified in The Department of Music Handbook.

ME 490 Senior Recital (1)
Preparation and performance of a program of music as specified in The Department of Music Handbook.

ENSEMBLE (ME)

Students qualifying for the following ensembles have the option of earning 2/3 credit each term, or for participation for no credit. First-year students register at the 100-level, sophomores at the 200-level, juniors at the 300-level and seniors at the 400-level. All ensembles carry the [F] suffix.

130 Symphonic Band
131 Concert Band
132 Augustana Jazz Ensemble
133 Jazz Lab Band
134 Augustana Orchestra
136 Augustana Choir
137 Collegiate Chorale
138 Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble
139 Augustana Women's Ensemble
140 Chamber Singers
141 Opera@Augustana

Chamber experience available in Hand Drumming, Percussion Ensemble, Clarinet Choir, Flute Choir, Brass, Woodwinds, Strings

Areas of Concentration

Piano

ME 321 Piano Literature (2)
Survey of piano literature from J.S. Bach to the present. Includes score study, comparison of recorded examples, and performance of selected standard works where applicable.

ME 322 Piano Pedagogy (1+1)
Principles, methods and materials of individual and group piano instruction. Supervised teaching experience is required of each student. Must be elected two terms.

Guitar

ME 270 Fingerboard Harmony for Guitar (2)
Application of fundamental elements of harmony to guitar.

Voice

ME 324 Diction for Singers (1+1)
English and Italian diction and the phonetic alphabet. German and French lyric diction.

ME 325 Vocal Pedagogy I (1)
Principles, methods and materials of voice pedagogy. Supervised teaching experience is required of each student. Must be followed by 326.

ME 326 Vocal Pedagogy II (1)
Continuation of 325. Prerequisite: 325.

ME 327 Song Literature (2)
Survey of significant repertoire in song literature.

Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Guitar, Percussion

ME 363 Pedagogy for Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Guitar or Percussion (1)
Survey of principles, methods and materials of instrument pedagogy.

ME 364 Literature for Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Guitar or Percussion (1)
Survey of literature for strings, woodwinds, brass, guitar or percussion. Includes score study, and performances of selected works where applicable.

ME 270 Fingerboard Harmony for Guitar (2)
See AREAS OF CONCENTRATION: Guitar

Music Education

ME 120 Basic Vocal Techniques (1)
Topics relating to the instruction of the young and/or inexperienced singer, primarily in the classroom situation, including experiences through classroom lecture/discussion and laboratory settings to help build an awareness of one's own voice. Introduction to major concerns of those who lead in the act of singing.

ME 121 Basic Instrumental Techniques (1)
Investigation of topics relating to the function and capabilities of musical instruments and the appropriate uses of these instruments.

ME 280 Introduction to Music Education (1)
Overview of the foundations, principles and methods of K-12 music teaching. Screening of degree candidates is built into the course along with 10 hours of clinical and field experiences. Lab sessions weekly.

ME 381 Elementary Music Teaching Methods (3)
Designed to afford classroom teachers the opportunity to develop individual musical skills in creativity, performance and listening as a means of enhancing teaching through the use of music. Emphasis is on principles, methods and materials for elementary music instruction. Required for elementary education majors. One weekly lab session required of students with limited musical background. Not open to music majors.

ME 384 Marching Band Methods and Materials (1)
Current practices in the organization, management and techniques of the secondary school marching band. Experiences include class discussion, hands-on projects and site-based individual experiences with school bands.

ME 385 Jazz Methods (1)
Foundations course in jazz education. Covers rehearsal tech-niques, performance conventions, chord symbol interpretation for both solo improvisation and the rhythm section, the role of the drum set and literature.

ME 386 Methods and Materials for Teaching Music in the Elementary School (3)
Principles, methods and materials for teaching general, vocal and instrumental music in the elementary school. Required of music education majors. 30 hours of clinical and field experiences. Prerequisite 280. Lab sessions weekly.

ME 387 Methods and Materials for Teaching Music in the Middle and Secondary School (3)
Procedures for teaching music in the middle and secondary schools, as well as philosophy and principles of both middle and secondary school music curriculum design. Emphasis on organization, administration and pedagogy for vocal and instrumental ensemble instruction as well as principles and procedures for general music classroom instruction and music technology. Required for all music education majors. 30 hours of clinical and field experiences. Prerequisite: 386. Lab sessions weekly.

Individual Studies and Internships

199, 299, 399, 499 Directed Study (1+)

389 Internship: Analysis (3+, limit of 3 to count toward graduation)
Analysis of the background, structure and policy issues in the sponsoring organization. During the academic year this course must be taken concurrently with Internship 388 and 389. See Internship for additional information and requirements for internship placements. Prerequisites: acceptance into the program by the internship committee and a declared major or minor in music.